Les Jacmeliens: Contemporary Art of Haiti 12/6/12-12/8/12

Art Basel Exhibition -Bridge to Haitiâ€™s Art Revival – With the three year mark of the Haiti earthquake approaching, the tides are moving towards revitalizationâ€¦through bricks & mortar, and even the culture of its people, undeniably Haitiâ€™s greatest natural resource. Jacmel, often described as Haitiâ€™s most beautiful city and one of the countryâ€™s tourist destinations, is perhaps the place of hope where an art revival is also leading to the countyâ€™s revitalization. During this yearâ€™s Art Basel celebration, the â€œLes Jacmeliens: Haiti Contemporary 2012â€ art exhibition bridges Haitiâ€™s renowned Arts District in Jacmel Haiti with the Arts District of Miami.

â€œLes Jacmeliens: Haiti Contemporary 2012â€ debuts a group exhibition that will feature works by various Haitian artists from Haiti â€“ Seide, Dodard, Mathieu, Benjamin and Mevs – The exhibition unveils with an opening VIP reception at the Haitian Heritage Museum.

Art lovers will be intrigued by the artistâ€™s unique expressions that celebrate the shifting tides in Haiti, its Arts scene and itâ€™s impact in the Diaspora. This platform will bring the countryâ€™s artistic players to the forefront of Miamiâ€™s bustling arts movement. The exhibition is being featured at the Haitian Heritage Museum located at 4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 105C Miami Design District.